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Donate $300,
Get $100 back!

A Donation Tax Credit is money back from Inland Revenue when you make donations to approved organisations in New Zealand.

If you’ve donated $5 or more and meet IRD rules, you can usually claim back one-third of what you donated.

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Why claim with us?

  • Most donation tax credit claims we file are paid out within 3–4 working days.
  • Claiming yourself can take up to 12 weeks with Inland Revenue.

We take care of the paperwork, lodge everything correctly, and help avoid delays — so if IRD doesn’t need to review your claim, you’ll often see your refund much sooner.

Donation Tax Credit

If you’ve donated to a charity, school, church, or other approved organisation, you may be entitled to a Donation Tax Credit from Inland Revenue.

A donation tax credit lets you get 33.33% (one-third) of your eligible donations back as cash, helping ensure you don’t miss out on money you’re entitled to claim for the generosity you’ve already shown.

Get 33.33%
back on your
donations

Who can claim?

You can usually claim a donation tax credit if:

  • You earned taxable income during the tax year
  • You donated $5 or more to an IRD-approved organisation
  • You’re claiming as an individual
  • You have donation receipts — or can get copies

What donations can be claimed?

Donation tax credits apply to donations made to approved organisations, including many:

  • Registered charities
  • Schools (voluntary donations only)
  • Churches and religious organisations
  • Community and not-for-profit organisations
Your donation must be a true donation — you must not have received goods or services in return.

How much can you get back?

You can claim 33.33% of your eligible donations.

Important limit: You can only claim donation tax credits up to the amount of your taxable income for that tax year.

If your donations exceed your income, Inland Revenue may allow your partner to claim some of the donation tax credits instead (subject to IRD rules).

What you need to claim?

Inland Revenue requires donation receipts that show:

  • Your name (or your partner’s name)
  • Organisation name
  • Donation amount
  • Date of donation
  • Confirmation it was a donation
Lost your receipts? That’s okay — NZ Tax Refund can help. With your permission, we can contact the organisations you donated to and request copies of your receipts so they can be used for your claim.

How we help

Step 1

Sign Up

Complete our quick online application.

Step 2

Share your Donation Details

Upload receipts if you have them — or tell us what’s missing.

Step 3

We Handle IRD

We file your full return to IRD on your behalf.

FAQ’s

No. Donation tax credits are claimed separately from your income tax return.
Once approved, payments are usually made within a few days, depending on IRD processing times.
NZ Tax Refunds will pay your donation tax credit directly into your nominated bank account, less agreed fees.
Yes. PAYE income does not affect eligibility as long as you earned taxable income.
Yes. Self-employed people and contractors can also claim if IRD rules are met.
Yes — as long as the organisation is IRD-approved and a valid donation receipt is available.
Donation tax credits usually only apply where the donation is made directly to an IRD-approved organisation and a compliant receipt is issued.
Donation tax credits are usually claimed by the person named on the receipt. In some cases, donations can be shared between partners.
Yes. If you donate regularly and meet IRD rules, you can claim each tax year.
That’s okay. Approximate details (dates, bank statements, charity names) can help us work out what’s claimable.
Yes. Inland Revenue allows claims for the past four tax years.

Claim your Donation Tax Credits today!

If you’ve donated money, don’t leave your donation tax credits unclaimed.

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